The S&P/ASX 200 advanced 36.6 points (0.41%) to close at 9,055.60, with gains led by the insurance sector. AUB Group Ltd surged 12.09%, while Steadfast Group Ltd climbed 6.21%, topping the day’s performers.
Over the past five sessions, the benchmark index has risen 0.26%, now sitting 0.65% below its 52-week high, indicating continued strength in the broader market despite recent volatility.
The S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Index also moved higher, up 12.5 points (0.33%) to 3,794.90, though it remains down 1.12% over the past week, suggesting mixed sentiment among smaller-cap stocks.